The Boston Celtics have officially ruled out star forward Jayson Tatum for Game 7 due to knee stiffness, significantly impacting their playoff strategy. Tatum's absence raises questions about how the Celtics will adapt and what this means for the Indiana Pacers, particularly in their approach to Tyrese Haliburton.

As experts weigh in, the final score predictions for the anticipated matchup between the 76ers and Celtics are beginning to emerge, with many analysts factoring Tatum's injury into their forecasts. The Celtics will need to rally together without their leading scorer as they face a crucial game in the playoffs.